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Kwok I, Lattie EG, Yang D, Summers A, Cotten P, Leong CA, Moskowitz JT. Developing Social Enhancements for a Web-Based, Positive Emotion Intervention for Alzheimer Disease Caregivers: Qualitative Focus Group and Interview Study. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e50234. [PMID: 38662432 PMCID: PMC11082732 DOI: 10.2196/50234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer disease is a degenerative neurological condition that requires long-term care. The cost of these responsibilities is often borne by informal caregivers, who experience an elevated risk of negative physical and psychological outcomes. Previously, we designed a positive emotion regulation intervention that was shown to improve well-being among dementia caregivers when delivered through one-on-one videoconferencing lessons with a trained facilitator. However, the format required significant resources in terms of logistics and facilitator time. To broaden the reach of the intervention, we aimed to develop the Social Augmentation of Self-Guided Electronic Delivery of the Life Enhancing Activities for Family Caregivers (SAGE LEAF) program, an iteration of the intervention in a self-guided, web-based format with enhanced opportunities for social connection. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to gather feedback to inform the design of social features for the SAGE LEAF intervention. In the absence of a facilitator, our goal with the self-guided SAGE LEAF intervention was to integrate various social features (eg, discussion board, automated support, and profiles) to maximize engagement among participants. METHODS Qualitative data were collected from 26 individuals through (1) interviews with participants who completed a previous version of the intervention via videoconferencing with a facilitator, (2) focus groups with dementia caregivers who had not previously experienced the intervention, and (3) focus groups with Alzheimer disease clinical care providers. We conducted a qualitative thematic analysis to identify which social features would be the most helpful and how they could be implemented in a way that would be best received by caregivers. RESULTS Interview and focus group feedback indicated that participants generally liked the potential features suggested, including the discussion boards, multimedia content, and informational support. They had valuable suggestions for optimal implementation. For example, participants liked the idea of a buddy system where they would be matched up with another caregiver for the duration of the study. However, they expressed concern about differing expectations among caregivers and the possibility of matched caregivers not getting along. Participants also expressed interest in giving caregivers access to a podcast on the skills, which would allow them to review additional content when they wished. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, the discussions with caregivers and providers offered unique insights into the types of social features that may be integrated into the SAGE LEAF intervention, as well as implementation suggestions to improve the acceptability of the features among caregivers. These insights will allow us to design social features for the intervention that are optimally engaging and helpful for caregivers.
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- Ian Kwok
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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Kalichman SC. Expanding the Scope of AIDS and Behavior: Behavioral Infectiology. AIDS Behav 2024:10.1007/s10461-024-04346-7. [PMID: 38662278 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04346-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Uy WF, Lillpopp R, Tyson DM, Himmelgreen D, Wright L, Gray HL. Experiences of New Visitors With Low Food Security Seeking Food Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR 2023; 55:884-893. [PMID: 37921795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2023.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the experiences of first-time visitors with low food security seeking food assistance during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. DESIGN A qualitative study. SETTING Emergency food distribution sites in West Central Florida. PARTICIPANTS Adults (aged 18-64 years) seeking food assistance between November, 2020 and July, 2021. PHENOMENON OF INTEREST Using food security as a multidimensional concept, in-depth interviews explored the impact of emergency food assistance on food availability, access, utilization, and stability. ANALYSIS Applied thematic analysis was conducted to identify emergent themes. RESULTS Participants (n = 18) were White (55.6%), female (72.2%), and aged 40-59 years (55.6%). Seven salient themes described participants' experience seeking food assistance (eg, the crisis resulting in seeking food assistance, mixed quality of pantry foods, and gaining firsthand insight on hunger). Although food assistance increased food availability and access, there were barriers to using the pantry foods (eg, foods not preferred, health/allergies). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Study findings suggest that first-time visitors seeking emergency food assistance during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic may be experiencing temporary cycles of financial instability, which could impact dietary quality. Because pantry foods are often the primary source of household food supply, client-focused emergency food distribution tailored to client needs can increase food availability, access, and utilization.
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- Whitney Fung Uy
- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
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- Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and Director of the Center for Nutrition and Food Security, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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Suslow A, Giehl C, Hergesell J, Vollmar HC, Otte IC. Conducting Qualitative Research under Pandemic Restrictions - Considerations, Challenges, and Benefits: A Methodological Field Report. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2023; 85:S189-S196. [PMID: 37751755 DOI: 10.1055/a-2129-6311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Covid-19 pandemic has a significant impact on professionals working in the medical area, with very high workload and tightened safety restrictions for physicians, nurses, caregivers, and patients. One of the main target participants in health services research are medical professionals. Their experiences contribute immensely to any research project aiming to improve delivery and quality of care. Furthermore, their input gives significantly greater insights into the handling of the pandemic and into what future improvements should be considered. In our research project ADAPTIVE (Impact of Digital Technologies in Palliative Care) we evaluate with qualitative research methods the impact of a web-based software on communication, teamwork, and lasting transformations in accountability in multidisciplinary teams (e. g., medication and independent decisions). In this paper, we discuss the challenges and benefits of conducting a qualitative research project under pandemic conditions by illustrating the progress of ADAPTIVE. METHODS ADAPTIVE started in March 2020 and ended in August 2021. For data collection, we interviewed 26 participants about using a web-based program to facilitate the exchange of patient information in multidisciplinary teams in outpatient palliative care in Germany (mainly physicians and nurses). However, due to emerging hygiene regulations, corona-related restrictions, and the ongoing workload of medical professionals, the recruiting and interviewing process were challenging. Hence, we had to modify the original study design of two face-to-face interviews per participant and a focus group discussion into one telephone interview. The focus groups were cancelled. RESULTS We discussed several adjustments to the data collection. However, the privacy policies of different clinics, participants' lack of experience with video calls, and a potential poor internet connectivity eliminated the option of digital video interviewing. Therefore, we interviewed 21 participants by telephone and only five face-to-face. Further, the focus group discussions initially planned had to be dropped since a simultaneous gathering of the participants was not possible due to several reasons. Nonetheless, we obtained many insights into the usage of digital support systems in palliative care by conducting 26 interviews, allowing us to complete the research project. DISCUSSION Telephone interviews come with limitations. Firstly, it may be difficult for participants to establish a trusting relationship with the interviewer. Secondly, non-verbal communication is lost during a telephone interview. However, expanding the survey methodology to include telephone interviews gave us the option of allowing us to expand the recruitment nationwide and overcome issues successfully. CONCLUSIONS Recruitment and data collection showed to be more time-consuming under pandemic circumstances, and further survey methods such as focus groups were nearly impossible. However, a qualitative research design offers greater flexibility when adapting study designs.
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- Anastasia Suslow
- Abteilung für Allgemeinmedizin (AM RUB), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Abteilung für Allgemeinmedizin (AM RUB), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Forschungsnetzwerk Alterssicherung, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, Berlin, Germany
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- Abteilung für Allgemeinmedizin (AM RUB), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Poulsen JH, Jensen SR, Clemmensen MH, Holck MV, Uldal N, Kart T, Nielsen GS, Armandi H, Hansen OLM. Evaluation of the establishment of a national task force - A systematic measure to manage critical drug shortages in hospitals. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY 2023; 11:100322. [PMID: 37694165 PMCID: PMC10485142 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Introduction Drug shortages (DSs) have become a well-known challenge in health care, and serious patient safety consequences, such as medication errors and adverse patient outcomes are reported. To meet these challenges, a national task force was established to manage and minimize the impact of critical DSs' on hospitals in Denmark. Objective To evaluate the establishment of the National Task Force for Critical Drug Shortages (NTF) in terms of quality, patient safety, and resources from different actor perspectives related to critical DS management in Danish hospitals. Methods Five online focus group interviews were held with participants representing different actor perspectives, all of whom were involved in managing DSs. They represent actors from 1) the NTF; 2) hospital pharmacists not involved in the NTF but who manage DSs locally and/or regionally; 3) the procurement departments of hospital pharmacies; 4) pharmacy technicians performing clinical pharmacy services at a patient level, and 5) the procurement and supply unit at Amgros. Results The thematic analysis revealed four major themes: 1) centralized management of critical DSs is predominantly considered to be positive, 2) collaboration and professional discussion across actors and actor levels, 3) mixed attitudes toward the current communication platforms and format, and 4) short supply of time. Conclusion The NTF ensures a consistent and qualified management of critical DSs. The NTF ensures the evaluation of different patient safety aspects related to identification of a suitable alternative. Challenges with the communication platform and transparency of the process from the NTF toward hospital pharmacy were mentioned but overall, the NTF contributes to a successful use of resources in health care.
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- Joo Hanne Poulsen
- Medicines Information Center, The Hospital Pharmacy, Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- The Hospital Pharmacy, Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, S, Denmark
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- Medicines Information Center, The Hospital Pharmacy, Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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- Medicines Information Center, The Hospital Pharmacy, Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark
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Clayton-Jones D, Ong LZ, Bekhet AK, Jones W, Ontala E, Pena S, Griffin K, Griffin J, Peacock E, Haglund K. Sickle Cell Virtual Support Group Program for Adults: An Implementation Evaluation. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2023; 44:758-766. [PMID: 37549311 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2227266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with medical and psychosocial challenges. SCD in adulthood is characterized by increased morbidity and mortality, vulnerability, inadequate self-management preparation, and limited social support. This study evaluated the implementation of a virtual support group during the COVID-19 pandemic using an intervention parameters framework evaluation. Participants included six adults living with SCD. Content analysis was conducted for each of the six intervention parameters, and satisfaction scores were summarized. Participants positively evaluated all intervention parameters of the virtual support group. Findings confirmed that a community-engaged intervention supports self-management and establishes key social networks for adult participants.
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- Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Marquette University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Marquette University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Marquette University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Yang X, Zhang J, Chen S, Weissman S, Olatosi B, Li X. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the dynamic HIV care engagement among people with HIV: real-world evidence. AIDS 2023; 37:951-956. [PMID: 36723502 PMCID: PMC10079612 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Existing studies examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on engagement in HIV care often capture cross-sectional status, while lacking longitudinal evaluations. This study examined the impact of the pandemic on the longitudinal dynamic change of retention in care and viral suppression status. METHODS The electronic health record (EHR) data of this population-level cohort study were retrieved from the statewide electronic HIV/AIDS reporting system in South Carolina. The study population was people with HIV (PWH) who had at least one year's symmetric follow-up observation record before and after the pandemic. Multivariable generalized linear mixed regression models were employed to analyze the impact of the pandemic on these outcomes, adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics and preexisting comorbidities. RESULTS In the adjusted models, PWH had a lower likelihood of retention in care (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 0.806, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.769, 0.844) and a higher probability of virological failure (aOR: 1.240, 95% CI: 1.169, 1.316) during the peri-pandemic period than pre-pandemic period. Results from interaction effect analysis from each cohort revealed that the negative effect of the pandemic on retention in care was more severe among PWH with high comorbidity burden than those without any comorbidity; meanwhile, a more striking virological failure was observed among PWH who reside in urban areas than in rural areas. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic has a negative impact on retention in care and viral suppression among PWH in South Carolina, particularly for individuals with comorbidities and residing in urban areas.
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- Xueying Yang
- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality
- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality
- Department of Health Services Policy and Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality
- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
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SeyedAlinaghi S, Mirzapour P, Pashaei Z, Afzalian A, Tantuoyir MM, Salmani R, Maroufi SF, Paranjkhoo P, Maroufi SP, Badri H, Varshochi S, Vahedi F, Mehraeen E, Dadras O. The impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on service delivery and treatment outcomes in people living with HIV: a systematic review. AIDS Res Ther 2023; 20:4. [PMID: 36609313 PMCID: PMC9821373 DOI: 10.1186/s12981-022-00496-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 epidemic and various control and mitigation measures to combat the widespread outbreak of the disease may affect other parts of health care systems. There is a concern that the COVID-19 pandemic could disrupt HIV services. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on service delivery and treatment outcomes in people with HIV. METHODS In this study, a systematic search was conducted using the keywords in the online databases including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. The retrieved articles underwent a two-step title/abstract and full-text review process, and the eligible papers were selected and included in the qualitative synthesis. RESULT We selected 16 studies out of 529 retrieved records that met the inclusion criteria for this review. Study populations of the selected studies were either HIV-positive patients or HIV clinics and healthcare providers. Most studies were focused on adhering to and obtaining medication and attending clinical appointments and their decrement during the pandemic. Other aspects of HIV care (alternative healthcare settings, viral suppression, psychological care, etc.) were discussed to a lesser extent by the included studies. CONCLUSION Interruption in in-person visits and medical follow-up services, loss of adherence to treatment, and subsequent increase in mortality due to the COVID-19 pandemic complications in PLHIV have led to growing concerns. Other challenges were psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression, an increase in substance abuse, and a rise in experienced stigma and discrimination. However, the use of telemedicine in some countries helps to alleviate the situation to some extent and is recommended in similar settings in the future.
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- SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi
- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,grid.8652.90000 0004 1937 1485Biomedical Engineering Unit, University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC), Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Midwifery, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.78780.300000 0004 0613 1044Turpanjian College of Health Sciences, American University of Armenia, 0019 Yerevan, Armenia
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- grid.486769.20000 0004 0384 8779Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, 5681761351 Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, 5681761351 Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,grid.7914.b0000 0004 1936 7443Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Anvari S, Neumark S, Jangra R, Sandre A, Pasumarthi K, Xenodemetropoulos T. Best Practices for the Provision of Virtual Care: A Systematic Review of Current Guidelines. Telemed J E Health 2023; 29:3-22. [PMID: 35532969 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2022.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background: Telemedicine has emerged as a feasible adjunct to in-person care in multiple clinical contexts, and its role has expanded in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there exists a general paucity of information surrounding best practice recommendations for conducting specialty or disease-specific virtual care. The purpose of this study was to systematically review existing best practice guidelines for conducting telemedicine encounters. Methods: A systematic review of MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) of existing guidelines for the provision of virtual care was performed. Data were synthesized using the Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis (SWiM) guideline, and the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation Instrument (AGREE II) tool was used to evaluate the quality of evidence. Results: A total of 60 guidelines for virtual care encounters were included; 52% of these were published in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority (95%) of provider guidelines specified a type of virtual encounter to which their guidelines applied. Of included guidelines, 65% provided guidance regarding confidentiality/security, 58% discussed technology/setup, and 56% commented on patient consent. Thirty-one guidelines also provided guidance to patients or caregivers. Overall guideline quality was poor. Discussion: General best practices for successful telemedicine encounters include ensuring confidentiality and consent, preparation before a visit, and clear patient communication. Future studies should aim to objectively assess the efficacy of existing clinician practices and guidelines on patient attitudes and outcomes to further optimize the provision of virtual care for specific patient populations.
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- Sama Anvari
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Translational Research Program, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Education and Innovation, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Galea JT, Wong M, Ninesling B, Ramos A, Senador L, Sanchez H, Kolevic L, Matos E, Sanchez E, Errea RA, Lindeborg A, Benites C, Lecca L, Shin S, Franke MF. Patient and provider perceptions of a community-based accompaniment intervention for adolescents transitioning to adult HIV care in urban Peru: a qualitative analysis. J Int AIDS Soc 2022; 25:e26019. [PMID: 36251163 PMCID: PMC9575940 DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) experience higher mortality rates compared to other age groups, exacerbated by the suboptimal transition from paediatric to adult HIV care, during which decreased adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and unsuppressed viremia are frequent. Care transition-a process lasting months or years-ideally prepares ALWH for adult care and can be improved by interventions that are youth-friendly and address psychosocial issues affecting ART adherence; however, such interventions are infrequently operationalized. Community-based accompaniment (CBA), in which laypeople provide individualized support and health system navigation, can improve health outcomes among adults with HIV. Here, we describe patient and provider perceptions of a novel HIV CBA intervention called "PASEO" for ALWH in Lima, Peru. METHODS PASEO consisted of six core elements designed to support ALWH during and after the transition to adult HIV care. During 2019-2021, community-based health workers provided tailored accompaniment for ALWH aged 15-21 years over 9 months, after which adolescent participants were invited to provide feedback in a focus group or in-depth interview. HIV care personnel were also interviewed to understand their perspectives on PASEO. A semi-structured interview guide probing known acceptability constructs was used. Qualitative data were analysed using a framework analysis approach and emergent themes were summarized with illustrative quotes. RESULTS We conducted five focus groups and 11 in-depth interviews among N = 26 ALWH and nine key-informant interviews with HIV care personnel. ALWH participants included males, females and one transgender female, and those with both early childhood and recent HIV infection. ALWH praised PASEO, attributing increased ART adherence to the project. Improved mental health, independence, self-acceptance and knowledge on how to manage their HIV were frequently cited. HIV professionals similarly voiced strong support for PASEO. Both ALWH and HIV professionals expressed hope that PASEO would be scaled. HIV professionals voiced concerns regarding financing PASEO in the future. CONCLUSIONS A multicomponent CBA intervention to increase ART adherence among ALWH in Peru was highly acceptable by ALWH and HIV programme personnel. Future research should determine the efficacy and economic impact of the intervention.
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- Jerome T Galea
- School of Social Work, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Servicio de Infectologia, Instituto Nacional del Salud del Niño, Lima, Peru.,Programa de ITS, VIH/SIDA y hepatitis, Ministerio de Salud, Lima, Peru
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- Programa de ITS, VIH/SIDA y hepatitis, Ministerio de Salud, Lima, Peru.,Servicio de Infectología, Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Lima, Peru
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- Servicio de Infectologia, Instituto Nacional del Salud del Niño, Lima, Peru.,Programa de ITS, VIH/SIDA y hepatitis, Ministerio de Salud, Lima, Peru.,Servicio de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales, Hospital Nacional Hipólito Unanue, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Socios En Salud Sucursal Peru, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Programa de ITS, VIH/SIDA y hepatitis, Ministerio de Salud, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Socios En Salud Sucursal Peru, Lima, Peru
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- Division of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Allimuthu U, Mahalakshmi K. Efficient Mobile Ad Hoc Route Maintenance Against Social Distances Using Attacker Detection Automation. MOBILE NETWORKS AND APPLICATIONS 2022. [PMCID: PMC9526216 DOI: 10.1007/s11036-022-02040-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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In MANET, routing plays a vital role in packet interaction and data transmission. It is always easy to manage the data transmission over the MANET because of uncentralized control on the MANET nodes. Since the efficient route on MANET controls the packets and does not simplify the route between the source and destination. Hence the maintenance of route interaction becomes a crucial process. Methods: It is critical to enhance the route and decrease the attacker to sustain successful data transfers via the MANET Network. MANET, on the other hand, permits route interaction with security threads. The four processing schema are proposed in this study work to retain the security safeguards against Routing Protocols. The Rushing Attacker has significantly influenced MANET packet-based data transfer, particularly node communication. The Attacker Detection Automation of Bee Colony Optimization (ADABCP) Method is proposed in this article. Results: Existing ESCT, ZRDM-LFPM, and ENM-LAC techniques were compared to the suggested outcome. Consequently, routing and data transfer have enhanced the proposed illustration (SIRT-ADABCP-HRLD). Compared to the recommended approach, the end-to-end latency, communication overhead, packet delivery ratio, network lifetime, and energy usage are all improved. Discussion: The performance evaluation results of SIRT–ADABCP-HRLD with existing methods in terms of low End to End Delay (ms) of 49.8361% compared to existing methods ESCT, ENM-LAC, and ZRDM-LFPM. In terms of low Communication Overhead, an 81.4462% decrease compared to existing methods. However, it improves packet delivery by 56.9775%, more than ESCT, ENM-LAC, and ZRDM-LFPM. The energy consumption decreased by 36.31% less value than the existing process.
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- Udayakumar Allimuthu
- Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of CSE, KIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu India
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Stone WJ, Baker KM. A roadmap: Social distancing physical activity data collection to protect those with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2022; 26:792-799. [PMID: 33969748 DOI: 10.1177/17446295211009655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The novel coronavirus may impact exercise habits of those with intellectual disabilities. Due to the mandated discontinuation of face-to-face research, investigators must adapt projects to protect all involved while collecting objective physical activity metrics. This brief report outlines a modification process of research methods to adhere to social distancing mandates present during COVID-19. Actions taken included electronic consent and assent forms, an electronic survey, and mailing an accelerometer with included instructions. The amended research methods were implemented without risk for virus transmission or undue burden on the research team, participant, or caregiver. Recruitment was likely impacted by the coronavirus-mediated quarantine, plausibly resulting in bias. Objective physical activity data collection can be sufficiently modified to protect those with intellectual disabilities and investigators. Future research designs may require greater participant incentives and the creation of in-home participation.
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“Seeing and Being Seen” or Just “Seeing” in a Smart Classroom Context When Videoconferencing: A User Experience-Based Qualitative Research on the Use of Cameras. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159615. [PMID: 35954978 PMCID: PMC9367911 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This research examines the form in which undergraduates use video cameras during videoconferencing class sessions in a Smart Classroom context and, more specifically, the reasons why a considerable number of students opt to turn off their cameras when videoconferencing during the sessions while others keep them on. The study was carried out in an institution that had previously switched from face-to-face teaching to an Emergency Remote Teaching solution, initially adopted in 2019–2020 to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Findings suggest that using cameras when videoconferencing is associated with increasing and enhancing the interaction between the student and the rest of the class, although not all students agreed with this conclusion. In addition, having the video cameras switched fomented socialization and improved the overall online learning experience for students. However, the surveyed students pointed out diverse negative elements, such as why they had to turn on their personal cameras, privacy concerns, and limitations derived from the available technology infrastructure, in addition to other factors such as distractions, anxiety, and cognitive load. This work discusses how these elements can influence the well-being and the user experience of the students, both positively and negatively.
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Al-Mahrouqi T, Al-Alawi K, Al-Alawi M, Al Balushi N, Al Ghailani A, Al Sabti H, Al Sinawi H. A promising future for tele-mental health in Oman: A qualitative exploration of clients and therapists' experiences. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221086372. [PMID: 35371483 PMCID: PMC8969011 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221086372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objectives Tele-mental health services can play an important role in overcoming barriers in mental health services in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. However, despite its potential, tele-mental health has not been widely adopted in Oman. This study is an exploratory investigation into the experiences of therapists and their clients in utilizing video-based tele-mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A total of 19 semistructured qualitative interviews were individually conducted, it included 13 adult clients with mental health conditions who received video-based tele-mental health care and six clinical psychologists who provided video-based tele-mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results The clients reported favorable experiences using tele-mental health, with the primary benefits being convenience, easy accessibility to subspecialized care, reduced absenteeism from work with commuting costs, and alleviated mental health stigma. The therapists also expressed experiencing benefits from tele-mental health, such as reduced risk of intrahospital infection, reduced healthcare costs, and the achievement of work-life balance. Primary concerns were related to the lack of public tele-mental health services, lack of specified tele-mental health guidelines, shortage of trained therapists, limited access to high-speed Internet, electronic devices, privacy, and concerns toward the security of telehealth systems in general. Conclusion Clients and therapists report that tele-mental health offers new opportunities to improve the quality of mental healthcare services in Oman, and that the challenges could be resolved by establishing governmental tele-mental health services along with developing tele-mental health guidelines and implementing local postgraduate clinical psychology programs in universities in Oman.
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- Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi
- Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman
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- Behavioral Medicine Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Behavioral Medicine Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman
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- Behavioral Medicine Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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Creese J, Byrne JP, Olson R, Humphries N. A catalyst for change: Developing a collaborative reflexive ethnographic approach to research with hospital doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS 2022; 16:3-14. [PMID: 38603431 PMCID: PMC9713536 DOI: 10.1177/20597991221137813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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The understanding of what ethnography looks like, and its purpose, is continuously evolving. COVID-19 posed a significant challenge to ethnographers, particularly those working in health-related research. Researchers have developed alternative forms of ethnography to overcome some of these challenges; we developed the Mobile Instant Messaging Ethnography (MIME) adaptation to ethnography in 2021 to overcome restrictions to our own research with hospital doctors. However, for ethnographic innovations to make a substantial contribution to methodology, they should not simply be borne of necessity, but of a dedicated drive to expand paradigms of research, to empower participant groups and to produce change - in local systems, in participant-collaborators and in researchers and the research process itself. In this paper, we reflect on our experiences using MIME, involving collaborative remote observation and reflection with 28 hospital doctors in Ireland from June to December 2021. After reviewing literature on ethnography in COVID-19 and general epistemological developments in ethnography, we detail the MIME approach and illustrate how MIME presents an evolution of the ethnographic approach, not only practically but in terms of its reflexive shift, its connected and co-creative foundations, and its ability to drive change in research approaches, participant life-worlds and real-world improvement.
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- Jennifer Creese
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Graduate School of Population Healthcare Management, Royal College of Surgeons University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Social Science, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- Graduate School of Population Healthcare Management, Royal College of Surgeons University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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HIV and SARS-CoV-2 Co-infection: Epidemiological, Clinical Features, and Future Implications for Clinical Care and Public Health for People Living with HIV (PLWH) and HIV Most-at-Risk Groups. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep 2022; 19:17-25. [PMID: 35113346 PMCID: PMC8810339 DOI: 10.1007/s11904-021-00596-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to use the currently available clinical and epidemiological data, to identify key aspects to improve both the clinical management and public health response to SARS-CoV-2/HIV co-infection among HIV vulnerable populations and people living with HIV (PLWH). Recent Findings While at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of robust information on SARS-CoV-2/HIV co-infection, prevented a clear picture of the synergies between them, currently available data strongly support the importance of common structural factors on both the acquisition and clinical impact of these infections and the relevance of age, comorbidities, and detectable HIV viral load as associated worse prognostic factors among PLWH. Summary Although more information is needed to better understand the biological, clinical, and epidemiological relationship between both infections, a syndemic approach to prevent SARS-CoV-2 among HIV high-risk groups and PLWH, targeting these populations for SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and protocolizing early identification of PLWH with worse COVID-19 prognosis factors, is crucial strategies to decrease the overall impact of SARS-CoV-2 /HIV co-infection.
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Habermann B, Crane TA, Gichuki L, Worku T, Mugumya R, Maiyo N, Kiptoo E, Goshme S, Mohammednur F, Tugume G, Satia KA, Siamito JR. The Art of Letting Go: Transforming Participatory Research on Adaptation Practices Among Local Livestock-Keepers in East Africa in Times of Covid-19. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.768445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Participatory action research (PAR) puts high emphasis on the interaction of the research participants. However, with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, the central role of researchers in participatory research processes had to be questioned and revisited. New modes of PAR developed dynamically under the new circumstances created by the pandemic. To better understand how Covid-19 changed the way PAR is applied, we analyzed PAR in agricultural research for development carried out in the Programme for Climate-Smart Livestock Systems (PCSL) implemented by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) at five research sites in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda. To understand how PAR changed in a component on adaptation research in the PCSL we facilitated a reflexive study with livestock keepers and researchers to document their experiences of PAR during the Covid-19 pandemic. The analytical framework focuses on highlighting the core characteristics and the underlying ethos of PAR in this case study. The lessons learnt in the process of adapting to the realities of doing participatory research in the middle of a pandemic provide important arguments for further amalgamating the PAR philosophy into similar research designs. The onset of the pandemic has led to a further decentering of the researcher and a shift of the focus to the citizen, in this case the local livestock keeper, that made it more participatory in the stricter interpretation of the term. Letting go of controlling both narrative and implementation of the research will be challenging for researchers in many research fields. However, this shift of power and this transformation of research methodologies is inevitable if the research should remain relevant and impactful. Ultimately, the transition into a Covid-19 future and the awareness that similar pandemics could dramatically interrupt our lives any time, will have an impact on how projects are designed and funded. More long-term funding and less pressure on providing immediate results can build community trust and ownership for research at a local level.
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Wort GK, Wiltshire G, Peacock O, Sebire S, Daly-Smith A, Thompson D. Teachers' Perspectives on the Acceptability and Feasibility of Wearable Technology to Inform School-Based Physical Activity Practices. Front Sports Act Living 2021; 3:777105. [PMID: 34870198 PMCID: PMC8636981 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.777105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Many children are not engaging in sufficient physical activity and there are substantial between-children physical activity inequalities. In addition to their primary role as educators, teachers are often regarded as being well-placed to make vital contributions to inclusive visions of physical activity promotion. With the dramatic increase in popularity of wearable technologies for physical activity promotion in recent years, there is a need to better understand teachers' perspectives about using such devices, and the data they produce, to support physical activity promotion in schools. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 UK-based primary school teachers, exploring their responses to children's physical activity data and their views about using wearable technologies during the school day. Interview discussions were facilitated by an elicitation technique whereby participants were presented with graphs illustrating children's in-school physical activity obtained from secondary wearable technology data. Interview transcripts were thematically analyzed. Results: Most teachers spoke positively about the use of wearable technologies specifically designed for school use, highlighting potential benefits and considerations. Many teachers were able to understand and critically interpret data showing unequal physical activity patterns both within-and between-schools. Being presented with the data prompted teachers to provide explanations about observable patterns, emotional reactions-particularly about inequalities-and express motivations to change the current situations in schools. Conclusion: These findings suggest that primary school teachers in the UK are open to integrating wearable technology for measuring children's physical activity into their practices and can interpret the data produced by such devices. Visual representations of physical activity elicited strong responses and thus could be used when working with teachers as an effective trigger to inform school practices and policies seeking to address in-school physical inactivity and inequalities.
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- Georgina K Wort
- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom.,Centre for Applied Education Research, Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, United Kingdom
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- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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How to Host a Virtual Educational Conference. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:1401-1406. [PMID: 34705809 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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SUMMARY Virtual education is a promising tool for expanding surgical training and continuing education. The authors present their preferred platforms for virtual surgical education, and discuss security and privacy concerns. Maintaining communication and keeping sessions engaging require special consideration when education is done virtually. The limitations to virtual education may soon be mitigated by new technologies. In this article, the authors aim to describe the benefits, current modalities, tips for use, and future directions for virtual education as it pertains to plastic surgeons and trainees during the current coronavirus pandemic.
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Nomah DK, Reyes-Urueña J, Llibre JM, Ambrosioni J, Ganem FS, Miró JM, Casabona J. HIV and SARS-CoV-2 Co-infection: Epidemiological, Clinical Features, and Future Implications for Clinical Care and Public Health for People Living with HIV (PLWH) and HIV Most-at-Risk Groups. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep 2021; 18:518-526. [PMID: 34890019 PMCID: PMC8661831 DOI: 10.1007/s11904-021-00579-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is using the currently available clinical and epidemiological data, to identify key aspects to improve both the clinical management and public health response with regard SARS-CoV-2/HIV co-infection among HIV vulnerable populations and people living with HIV (PLWH). RECENT FINDINGS While at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of robust information on SARS-CoV-2/HIV coinfection prevented to have a clear picture of the synergies between them, currently available data strongly supports the importance of common structural factors on both the acquisition and clinical impact of these infections and the relevance of age, co-morbidities, and HIV viral load as associated worse prognosis factors among PLWH. Although more information is needed to better understand the biological, clinical, and epidemiological relationship between both infections, in the meanwhile, syndemic approaches to prevent SARS-CoV-2 among HIV higher risk groups and PLWH, targeting these population for SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and protocolizing early identification of HIV + patients with worse COVID-19 prognosis factors, are crucial strategies to decrease the overall impact of SARS-CoV-2 /HIV coinfection.
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- Daniel K Nomah
- Centre Estudis Epidemiològics Sobre Les Infeccions de Transmissió Sexual I Sida de Catalunya (CEEISCAT), Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Campus de Can Ruti, Josep Carreras Building, Ctra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles, s/n, 08916, Badalona, Catalonia, Spain
- Departament de Pediatria, d'Obstetrícia I Ginecologia I de Medicina Preventiva I de Salut Publica, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Spain
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- Centre Estudis Epidemiològics Sobre Les Infeccions de Transmissió Sexual I Sida de Catalunya (CEEISCAT), Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Campus de Can Ruti, Josep Carreras Building, Ctra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles, s/n, 08916, Badalona, Catalonia, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiologia Y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias I Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic-Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre Estudis Epidemiològics Sobre Les Infeccions de Transmissió Sexual I Sida de Catalunya (CEEISCAT), Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Campus de Can Ruti, Josep Carreras Building, Ctra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles, s/n, 08916, Badalona, Catalonia, Spain
- Departament de Pediatria, d'Obstetrícia I Ginecologia I de Medicina Preventiva I de Salut Publica, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic-Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre Estudis Epidemiològics Sobre Les Infeccions de Transmissió Sexual I Sida de Catalunya (CEEISCAT), Departament de Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Campus de Can Ruti, Josep Carreras Building, Ctra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles, s/n, 08916, Badalona, Catalonia, Spain.
- Departament de Pediatria, d'Obstetrícia I Ginecologia I de Medicina Preventiva I de Salut Publica, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain.
- Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol (IGTP), Badalona, Spain.
- CIBER Epidemiologia Y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.
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Otto D, Haase A. How the COVID-19 pandemic impacts social scientific research on sustainability: questions of methodology, ethics and justice: comment on Santana et al. 2021. SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE 2021; 17:315-318. [PMID: 34840614 PMCID: PMC8609171 DOI: 10.1007/s11625-021-01066-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In a highly relevant contribution, Santana et al. (2021) outlined the challenges for qualitative enquiries during the pandemic. We agree that overcoming these challenges is very important since qualitative research is vital for understanding both the impacts of COVID-19 on human communities around the globe and its significance for sustainable futures. However, we argue that a more fundamental approach is needed to address problems within scientific organisations, thinking and practices that directly affect qualitative research capabilities. In this comment, we focus on justice, research organisation, the ways social scientists position themselves and changed understandings of social worlds.
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- Danny Otto
- Department of Urban and Environmental Sociology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Urban and Environmental Sociology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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Van Den Broek SR, Bagot KL, Arthurson L, Cadilhac DA, Stolwyk RJ. Investigating Clinician Experiences of Teleneuropsychology Service Implementation within Rural Inpatient Rehabilitation Settings: A Mixed Method Approach. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2021; 37:775-788. [PMID: 34747438 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acab086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to understand clinicians' experiences of teleneuropsychology service implementation within rural inpatient rehabilitation settings and the variability of those experiences across rural settings and clinical disciplines. METHOD Clinicians (n = 56 from four rehabilitation settings) who were involved in a hub-and-spoke teleneuropsychology service completed surveys throughout service implementation. A purposive sample of 16 clinicians then completed semi-structured interviews at the conclusion of the service implementation period. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis, prior to the results being converged. RESULTS Four themes characterizing clinicians' experiences were identified. Pre- and early-implementation considerations included factors such as early collaboration and consultation, which were identified as important for service integration into rural settings. Facilitators/barriers included factors such as technology usability, which positively or negatively influenced service implementation. Benefits and outcomes included perceptions on the impact of the service, such as improved equity and quality of care in rural settings. Finally, future applications encapsulated what the clinicians envisaged for the future of teleneuropsychology services, such as hybrid teleneuropsychology/in-person services. Some differences were identified in clinicians' experiences across rural settings and disciplines, including preferences for technology infrastructure and satisfaction with teleneuropsychology sessions. CONCLUSIONS Most clinicians reported positive experiences and acceptability of the teleneuropsychology service. Facilitators and barriers, which can guide the successful establishment of future teleneuropsychology services, were identified. These findings may be used to contribute to improving equity and quality of care for people living with neuropsychological impairments, especially those living in rural areas.
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- Sian R Van Den Broek
- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Stroke Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Inpatient Rehabilitation, Echuca Regional Health, Echuca, Australia
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- Stroke Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Calvo-Valderrama MG, Marroquín-Rivera A, Burn E, Ospina-Pinillos L, Bird V, Gómez-Restrepo C. Adapting a Mental Health Intervention for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Web-Based Synchronous Focus Group Study. JMIR Form Res 2021; 5:e30293. [PMID: 34637395 PMCID: PMC8568042 DOI: 10.2196/30293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Although focus groups are a valuable qualitative research tool, face-to-face meetings may be difficult to arrange and time consuming. This challenge has been further compounded by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown and physical distancing measures implemented, which caused exceptional challenges to human activities. Online focus groups (OFGs) are an example of an alternative strategy and require further study. At present, OFGs have mostly been studied and used in high-income countries, with little information relating to their implementation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Objective The aim of this study is to share our experiences of conducting OFGs through a web conferencing service and provide recommendations for future research. Methods As part of a broader study, OFGs were developed with adults and adolescents in Colombia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a convenience sampling method, we invited eligible participants via email in two different cities of Colombia to participate in OFGs conducted via Microsoft Teams. Researcher notes and discussion were used to capture participant and facilitator experiences, as well as practical considerations. Results Technical issues were encountered, but various measures were taken to minimize them, such as using a web conferencing service that was familiar to participants, sending written instructions, and performing a trial meeting prior to the OFG. Adolescent participants, unlike their adult counterparts, were fluent in using web conferencing platforms and did not encounter technical challenges. Conclusions OFGs have great potential in research settings, especially during the current and any future public health emergencies. It is important to keep in mind that even with the advantages that they offer, technical issues (ie, internet speed and access to technology) are major obstacles in LMICs. Further research is required and should carefully consider the appropriateness of OFGs in different settings.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, Institute of Population Health Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, Institute of Population Health Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
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Pocock T, Smith M, Wiles J. Recommendations for Virtual Qualitative Health Research During a Pandemic. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2021; 31:2403-2413. [PMID: 34384307 DOI: 10.1177/10497323211036891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Qualitative health research has been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Various public health directives will likely remain in place until this pandemic is fully controlled, creating long-lasting impacts on the design and conduct of qualitative health research. Virtual qualitative research provides an alternative to traditional interviews or focus groups and can help researchers adhere to public health directives. In this commentary, we respond to methodological needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, we explore unique elements of, and recommendations for, the design and conduct of obtrusive virtual qualitative research (online interviews, online focus groups, and email interviews) and demonstrate crucial ethical, recruitment, analytical, and interpretive considerations. Researchers are currently faced with an ethical imperative to advance virtual qualitative research methods and ensure that rigorous qualitative health research continues during this pandemic and beyond. Our discussions provide a starting point for researchers to explore the potential of virtual qualitative research.
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- Tessa Pocock
- The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Marhefka S, Lockhart E, Chen H, Meng H, Reina Ortiz M, Powell B, Shuter J. A tailored telehealth group tobacco cessation treatment program for people with HIV: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2021; 110:106475. [PMID: 34116206 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2021.106475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Smoking-related illnesses are the leading cause of death among people with HIV (PWH). Yet, there are few effective evidence-based interventions that help PWH quit smoking. The group-based program Positively Smoke Free is a biobehavioral cessation intervention for PWH with a growing evidence base. This study builds on prior work of Positively Smoke Free and addresses numerous weaknesses of prior trials for this population. We describe the Positively Quit Trial, a randomized controlled trial comparing a videoconferencing delivered Positively Smoke Free intervention to an attention-matched condition, assessing cessation over a 1-year period. METHODS This attention-matched, randomized (1:1) controlled trial compares Positively Smoke Free Video-Groups to an updated version of Healthy Relationship Video-Groups. Participants are PWH, aged 18 years and older, who smoke at least one cigarette per day. All are offered nicotine replacement therapy patches and given brief advice to quit. Participants are enrolled in 12 group sessions focusing on either smoking cessation for PWH or broader topics regarding living healthy with HIV; in both conditions, Social Cognitive Theory is the guiding theoretical framework. Participants complete assessments at baseline, days 42, 90, 180, and 360; self-reported abstinence is verified with a video-observed cheek swab sent to a lab and tested for cotinine. PRIMARY OUTCOMES Biochemically confirmed 7-day point prevalence smoking abstinence at day 360 is the primary outcome. Cost per quit, sustained abstinence at various timepoints, and biochemical confirmed abstinence at three and six months are secondary outcomes. Effects of smoking cessation on CD4 and virologic suppression are also explored.
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- Stephanie Marhefka
- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, United States of America.
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Kalichman SC, Katner H, Eaton LA, Banas E, Hill M, Kalichman MO. Comparative effects of telephone versus in-office behavioral counseling to improve HIV treatment outcomes among people living with HIV in a rural setting. Transl Behav Med 2021; 11:852-862. [PMID: 33200772 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibaa109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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With the expansion of telehealth services, there is a need for evidence-based treatment adherence interventions that can be delivered remotely to people living with HIV. Evidence-based behavioral health counseling can be delivered via telephone, as well as in-office services. However, there is limited research on counseling delivery formats and their differential outcomes. The purpose of this study was to conduct a head-to-head comparison of behavioral self-regulation counseling delivered by telephone versus behavioral self-regulation counseling delivered by in-office sessions to improve HIV treatment outcomes. Patients (N = 251) deemed at risk for discontinuing care and treatment failure living in a rural area of the southeastern USA were referred by their care provider. The trial implemented a Wennberg Randomized Preferential Design to rigorously test: (a) patient preference and (b) comparative effects on patient retention in care and treatment adherence. There was a clear patient preference for telephone-delivered counseling (69%) over in-office-delivered counseling (31%) and participants who received telephone counseling completed a greater number of sessions. There were few differences between the two intervention delivery formats on clinical appointment attendance, antiretroviral adherence, and HIV viral load. Overall improvements in health outcomes were not observed across delivery formats. Telephone-delivered counseling did show somewhat greater benefit for improving depression symptoms, whereas in-office services demonstrated greater benefits for reducing alcohol use. These results encourage offering most patients the choice of telephone and in-office behavioral health counseling and suggest that more intensive interventions may be needed to improve clinical outcomes for people living with HIV who may be at risk for discontinuing care or experiencing HIV treatment failure.
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- Seth C Kalichman
- Institute for Collaboration on Health Intervention and Policy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mercer University Medical School, Macon, GA, USA
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- Institute for Collaboration on Health Intervention and Policy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mercer University Medical School, Macon, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mercer University Medical School, Macon, GA, USA
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- Institute for Collaboration on Health Intervention and Policy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
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Kelly PJ, McCreanor K, Beck AK, Ingram I, O'Brien D, King A, McGlaughlin R, Argent A, Ruth M, Hansen BS, Andersen D, Manning V, Shakeshaft A, Hides L, Larance B. SMART Recovery International and COVID-19: Expanding the reach of mutual support through online groups. J Subst Abuse Treat 2021; 131:108568. [PMID: 34446323 PMCID: PMC8639485 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background Mutual support groups play an extremely important role in providing opportunities for people to engage in alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and support. SMART Recovery groups employ cognitive, behavioural and motivational principles and strategies to offer support for a range of addictive behaviours. COVID-19 fundamentally changed the way that these groups could be delivered. Methods A series of online meetings were conducted by the lead author (PK) and the SMART Recovery International Executive Officer (KM), with representatives from the SMART Recovery National Offices in the Ireland (DO), United States (MR), Australia (RM), and Denmark (BSH, DA), and the United Kingdom (AK). The meetings focused on discussing the impacts of COVID-19 on SMART Recovery in each of the regions. Results As a result of restrictions to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, the vast majority of SMART Recovery face-to-face meetings were required to cease globally. To ensure people still had access to AOD mutual support, SMART Recovery rapidly scaled up the provision of online groups. This upscaling has increased the number of groups in countries that had previously provided a limited number of online meetings (i.e., United States, England, Australia), and has meant that online groups are available for the first time in Denmark, Ireland, Hong Kong, Spain, Malaysia and Brazil. Discussion Whilst the urgent and rapid expansion of online groups was required to support people during the pandemic, it has also created an opportunity for the ongoing availability of online mutual support post-pandemic. The challenge for the research community is to critically evaluate the online delivery of mutual support groups, to better understand the mechanisms through which they may work, and to help understand the experience of people accessing the groups.
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- Peter J Kelly
- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Australia.
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- SMART Recovery International, United States of America
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Australia
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- SMART Recovery United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain
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- SMART Recovery United States of America, United States of America
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- Monash Addiction Research Centre Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Turning Point, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Australia
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Auchus IC, Jaradeh K, Tang A, Marzan J, Boslett B. Transitioning to Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Patient Perspectives and Attendance at an HIV Clinic in San Francisco. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2021; 35:249-254. [PMID: 34242090 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2021.0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Approximately 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the United States, with 16,000 in San Francisco. Many HIV-positive individuals have difficulty maintaining follow-up clinic visits under normal circumstances, and this is complicated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic as many institutions transition to a telehealth-focused model of care to maintain patient and provider safety. However, it was unknown how telehealth would impact patient attendance and perceptions about their care, particularly in populations at high risk of appointment nonattendance. To quantify the impact of telehealth on retention in care for a vulnerable HIV-infected population and to identify patient perspectives of telehealth and its effect on appointment attendance, we studied patients at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) 360 Wellness Center, an HIV primary care clinic in urban San Francisco, California. Anonymous surveys were conducted to assess patient perceptions of telehealth, and 21% of patients sent surveys responded. Appointment attendance rates for all visits were analyzed before and after the shelter-in-place order in San Francisco on March 16, 2020. With the transition to telehealth, the overall nonattendance rate decreased by ∼3%. Most common perceived strengths of telehealth included convenience and safety, whereas disadvantages included technical barriers and unfamiliarity. Despite barriers and disadvantages listed by patients, a majority are willing to attend telehealth visits, as 80.5% of respondents reported being equally or more likely to attend telehealth visits. This is a critical finding during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond; we believe that telehealth can improve appointment attendance for vulnerable populations who often face barriers to receiving health care.
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- School of Medicine, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
- Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
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- 360 Wellness Center, UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, UCSF, San Francisco, California, USA
- 360 Wellness Center, UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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In March 2020, the UK Research and Innovation announced an emergency call for research to inform policy and practice responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This call implicitly and explicitly required researchers to work rapidly, remotely and responsively. In this article, we briefly review how rapid response methods developed in health research can be used in other social science fields. After outlining the literature in this area, we use the early stages of our applied research into criminal justice responses to domestic abuse during COVID-19 as a case study to illustrate some of the practical challenges we faced in responding to this rapid funding call. We review our use of and experience with remote research methods and describe how we used and adapted these methods in our research, from data gathering through to transcription and analysis. We reflect on our experiences to date of what it means to be responsive in fast-changing research situations. Finally, we make some practical recommendations for conducting applied research in a ‘nimble’ way to meet the demands of working rapidly, remotely, responsively and, most importantly, responsibly.
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Cohen S, Ginsborg J. The Experiences of Mid-career and Seasoned Orchestral Musicians in the UK During the First COVID-19 Lockdown. Front Psychol 2021; 12:645967. [PMID: 33897549 PMCID: PMC8062715 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.645967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The introduction of social distancing, as part of efforts to try and curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought about drastic disruption to the world of the performing arts. In the UK the majority of professional orchestral musicians are freelance and therefore self-employed. These players, previously engaged in enjoyable, busy, successful, portfolio careers, are currently unable to earn a living carrying out their everyday work of performing music, and their future working lives are surrounded by great uncertainty. The aim of the present study was to examine how established professional musicians are experiencing this period, and to look for similarities and differences between the experiences of musicians in the middle of their performing careers (aged 35-45), with those of older players (aged 53 and over). Single semi-structured interviews were carried out over Zoom with 24 freelance, self-employed orchestral musicians; 12 mid-career musicians aged 35-45, and 12 seasoned musicians aged 53 and over. Thematic analysis identified themes common to both groups: the loss of a much-loved performing career, missing music making and colleagues, and anxiety about the future of the music profession. It also identified differences between the two groups: challenges to their identity as a musician, the extent of their anxiety about finances, the extent of their emotional distress, attitudes toward practicing and engaging in collaborative music making, and confusion over future career plans. Findings are discussed with reference to lifespan models of musicians' career development, the PERMA model of wellbeing, and the concept of resilience.
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- Susanna Cohen
- Interdisciplinary Department of Social Sciences, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Centre for Music Performance Research, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Louis-Jacques AF, Schafer EJ, Livingston TA, Logan RG, Marhefka SL. Modesty and Security: Attributes Associated with Comfort and Willingness to Engage in Telelactation. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:271. [PMID: 33916051 PMCID: PMC8066511 DOI: 10.3390/children8040271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The objectives were to identify conditions under which mothers may be willing to use telelactation and explore associations between participant characteristics, willingness, and beliefs regarding telelactation use. Mothers 2-8 weeks postpartum were recruited from two Florida maternal care sites and surveyed to assess demographics, breastfeeding initiation, and potential telelactation use. Analyses included descriptive statistics and logistic regression models. Of the 88 participants, most were white, married, earned less than USD 50,000 per year, had access to technology, and were willing to use telelactation if it was free (80.7%) or over a secure server (63.6%). Fifty-six percent were willing to use telelactation if it involved feeding the baby without a cover, but only 45.5% were willing if their nipples may be seen. Those with higher odds of willingness to use telelactation under these modesty conditions were experienced using videochat, white, married, and of higher income. Mothers with security concerns had six times the odds of being uncomfortable with telelactation compared to mothers without concerns. While telelactation can improve access to critical services, willingness to use telelactation may depend on conditions of use and sociodemographics. During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, these findings offer important insights for lactation professionals implementing virtual consultations.
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- Adetola F. Louis-Jacques
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33606, USA;
- College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Community and Environmental Health, College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725, USA;
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA;
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA;
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA;
- The Chiles Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
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Bourmaud A, Chauvin F. Which communication strategies can improve interventions aimed at tackling social inequalities in organized cancer screening in France? Glob Health Promot 2021; 28:89-92. [PMID: 33843345 PMCID: PMC7897540 DOI: 10.1177/1757975921989505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Interventions to increase participation in cancer screening programs have been developed and evaluated by our research team. The results observed provide an opportunity to consider which methods of communication should be encouraged to improve those interventions. The objective of this commentary is to recommend communication strategies which should be adopted to efficiently reach and support disadvantaged individuals to engage in cancer screening, as a healthy behaviour.
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- Aurelie Bourmaud
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Universitary Hospital Robert Debré, Université de Paris, Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) ECEVE 1123, Paris, France
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- Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) CIC 1408, High Council for Public Health, Jean Monnet University, Saint Etienne, France
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Schnoll R, Bernstein SL, Kaufman A, Gross R, Catz SL, Cioe PA, Hitsman B, Marhefka SL, Pacek LR, Vidrine DJ, Vilardaga R, Edelman EJ, McClure JB, Ashare R, Lockhart E, Crothers K. COVID-19 Challenges Confronted by Smoking Cessation Clinical Trials for People Living with HIV: The Experience of Grantees of the United States National Cancer Institute. Nicotine Tob Res 2021; 23:1629-1632. [PMID: 33657227 PMCID: PMC7989188 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntab035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Robert Schnoll
- Department of Psychiatry and Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale Center for Implementation Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Tobacco Control Research Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies, Department of Behavioral & Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- College of Public Health and Division of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine and Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, and University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Lapierre J, Croteau S, Gagnon MP, Caillouette J, Robichaud F, Bouchard S, Côté J, Aboulhouda I, Ménard K, Picard S, Myette ÈM, Drapeau V, Vissandjée B, Kankindi B, Doré C. Télésanté en contexte de pandémie et de déconfinement : pratiques infirmières innovantes et partenariats pour des communautés équitables, sécuritaires et durables. Glob Health Promot 2021. [PMID: 33843345 PMCID: PMC7897540 DOI: 10.1177/1757975920980720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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La télésanté connait un essor fulgurant en ce contexte de pandémie. Or, en cette période d’insécurité mondiale, la santé préventive reprend ses droits. En période de déconfinement, la discipline et la cohésion sociale peuvent se relâcher. Cette enquête sociale vise à décrire un programme d'intervention à distance, réalisé en partenariat avec des locataires de logement communautaire, des infirmières et des étudiantes pour soutenir la littératie en santé au temps de la COVID-19. Le Programme de déconfinement en toute sécurité vise à renforcer les mesures préventives et de soutien avec des groupes en contexte de vulnérabilités économiques et sociales à l’aide de la télésanté. Les infirmières ont développé des pratiques cliniques et psychosociales et renforcé la littératie en santé, soutenant les mesures de santé publique post-COVID-19, surveillant l’éclosion de nouveaux foyers et apaisant les souffrances issues du confinement. À l’aide de cibles de performance des systèmes de santé et d’une perspective de justice sociale, nous avons documenté les défis, les leviers et les menaces à l’usage des pratiques à distance en prévention. Vecteur d’une approche intégrée, la télésanté préventive peut cibler simultanément, la lutte contre les maladies non transmissibles et transmissibles et les inégalités. La pandémie de COVID-19 renvoie à un nouvel équilibre des enjeux qui exige un accompagnement et des pratiques de santé communautaire engagées et critiques.
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- Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l'Outaouais du Québec, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté des sciences infirmiéres, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculté des sciences infirmiéres, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Université du Québec en Abitibi Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada
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Telemedicine and e-Health research solutions in literature for combatting COVID-19: a systematic review. HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 11:257-266. [PMID: 33558838 PMCID: PMC7857645 DOI: 10.1007/s12553-021-00529-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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COVID-19 had led to severe clinical manifestations. In the current scenario, 98 794 942 people are infected, and it has responsible for 2 124 193 deaths around the world as reported by World Health Organization on 25 January 2021. Telemedicine has become a critical technology for providing medical care to patients by trying to reduce transmission of the virus among patients, families, and doctors. The economic consequences of coronavirus have affected the entire world and disrupted daily life in many countries. The development of telemedicine applications and eHealth services can significantly help to manage pandemic worldwide better. Consequently, the main objective of this paper is to present a systematic review of the implementation of telemedicine and e-health systems in the combat to COVID-19. The main contribution is to present a comprehensive description of the state of the art considering the domain areas, organizations, funding agencies, researcher units and authors involved. The results show that the United States and China have the most significant number of studies representing 42.11% and 31.58%, respectively. Furthermore, 35 different research units and 9 funding agencies are involved in the application of telemedicine systems to combat COVID-19.
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Vasavda C, Ho BK, Davison A. Socially Distant Medical Education in the Face of COVID-19. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2021; 31:231-233. [PMID: 33106763 PMCID: PMC7577518 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-020-01127-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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- Chirag Vasavda
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
- The Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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Santana FN, Hammond Wagner C, Berlin Rubin N, Bloomfield LSP, Bower ER, Fischer SL, Santos BS, Smith GE, Muraida CT, Wong-Parodi G. A path forward for qualitative research on sustainability in the COVID-19 pandemic. SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE 2021; 16:1061-1067. [PMID: 33495701 PMCID: PMC7816056 DOI: 10.1007/s11625-020-00894-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The unique strengths of qualitative research, through in-depth inquiry and identification of unexpected themes and linkages, is essential to our growing understanding of COVID-19's impacts on the social world and its intersection with sustainability science. However, many challenges-physical, psychological, and ethical in nature-face qualitative researchers during the pandemic, as social distancing and travel restrictions prevent in-person field work. In this paper, we outline the essential contributions of qualitative study to sustainability science, discuss current challenges, and in turn, provide recommendations for researchers.
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- Francisca N. Santana
- Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Suite 226, Stanford, CA 94305-4210 USA
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- Water in the West, Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
- Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305-4216 USA
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- Earth Systems Science, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Rm. 140, Stanford, CA 94305-4216 USA
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- Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Suite 226, Stanford, CA 94305-4210 USA
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- Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Suite 226, Stanford, CA 94305-4210 USA
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- Earth Systems Science, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Rm. 140, Stanford, CA 94305-4216 USA
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- Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Suite 226, Stanford, CA 94305-4210 USA
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- Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Suite 226, Stanford, CA 94305-4210 USA
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- Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Suite 226, Stanford, CA 94305-4210 USA
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- Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305-4216 USA
- Earth Systems Science, Stanford University, 473 Via Ortega, Rm. 140, Stanford, CA 94305-4216 USA
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Intersecting Pandemics: Impact of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Protective Behaviors on People Living With HIV, Atlanta, Georgia. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2020; 85:66-72. [PMID: 32530862 PMCID: PMC7447002 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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COVID-19 and its social responses threaten the health of people living with HIV. We conducted a rapid-response interview to assess COVID-19 protective behaviors of people living with HIV and the impact of their responses on HIV-related health care.
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Opara I, Chandler CJ, Alcena-Stiner DC, Nnawulezi NA, Kershaw TS. When Pandemics Call: Community-Based Research Considerations for HIV Scholars. AIDS Behav 2020; 24:2265-2267. [PMID: 32333205 PMCID: PMC7180680 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02878-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Ijeoma Opara
- School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook University, 101 Nicolls Road, Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-8231, USA.
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, School of Public Health, Yale University, 135 College Street, Suite 200, New Haven, CT, 06510-2483, USA.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, 130 De Soto Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, School of Public Health, Yale University, 135 College Street, Suite 200, New Haven, CT, 06510-2483, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SON, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, School of Public Health, Yale University, 135 College Street, Suite 200, New Haven, CT, 06510-2483, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21250, USA
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, School of Public Health, Yale University, 135 College Street, Suite 200, New Haven, CT, 06510-2483, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, Room 415, 60 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, School of Public Health, Yale University, 135 College Street, Suite 200, New Haven, CT, 06510-2483, USA
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Shiau S, Krause KD, Valera P, Swaminathan S, Halkitis PN. The Burden of COVID-19 in People Living with HIV: A Syndemic Perspective. AIDS Behav 2020; 24:2244-2249. [PMID: 32303925 PMCID: PMC7165075 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02871-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 218] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The emergence of the novel coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 creates another health burden for people living with HIV (PLWH) who face multiple morbidities and may be at heightened risk for severe physical health illness from COVID-19. Our abilities to address these morbidities in PLWH must be considered alongside the socially-produced burdens that both place this population at risk for COVID-19 and heighten the likelihood of adverse outcomes. These burdens can affect the physical, emotional, and social well-being of PLWH and interfere with the delivery of effective healthcare and access to HIV treatment. We posit that a syndemic framework can be used to conceptualize the potential impact of COVID-19 among PLWH to inform the development of health programming services.
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- Stephanie Shiau
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
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- Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies, Rutgers School of Public Health, Newark, NJ, USA
- Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers School of Public Health, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Urban-Global Health, Rutgers School of Public Health, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Practice, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
- Infectious Diseases Practice, University Hospital, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA
- Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies, Rutgers School of Public Health, Newark, NJ, USA
- Department of Urban-Global Health, Rutgers School of Public Health, Newark, NJ, USA
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Sevelius JM, Gutierrez-Mock L, Zamudio-Haas S, McCree B, Ngo A, Jackson A, Clynes C, Venegas L, Salinas A, Herrera C, Stein E, Operario D, Gamarel K. Research with Marginalized Communities: Challenges to Continuity During the COVID-19 Pandemic. AIDS Behav 2020; 24:2009-2012. [PMID: 32415617 PMCID: PMC7228861 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02920-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Jae M Sevelius
- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Fang J, Liu YT, Lee EY, Yadav K. Telehealth Solutions for In-hospital Communication with Patients Under Isolation During COVID-19. West J Emerg Med 2020; 21:801-806. [PMID: 32726245 PMCID: PMC7390554 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2020.5.48165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a public health crisis that has quickly overwhelmed our healthcare system. It has led to significant shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and intensive care unit beds across the nation. As the initial entry point for patients with suspected COVID illness, emergency departments (ED) have had to adapt quickly to prioritize the safety of patients and providers while still delivering optimal, timely patient care. COVID-19 has presented many challenges for the ED that also extend to all inpatient services. Some of these key challenges are the fundamental tasks of communicating with patients in respiratory isolation while minimizing PPE usage and enabling all patients who have been affected by hospitals' visitor restrictions to connect with their families. We discuss the design principles behind implementing a robust in-hospital telehealth system for patient-provider and patient-family communication, provide a review of the strengths and weaknesses of potential videoconferencing options, and deliver concise, step-by-step guides for setting up a secure, low-cost, user-friendly solution that can be rapidly deployed.
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- Jennifer Fang
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Torrance, California
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Torrance, California
- University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California
- The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Torrance, California
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- University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Bioengineering, Los Angeles, California
- University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Los Angeles, California
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, UCLA-Caltech Medical Scientist Training Program, Los Angeles, California
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Torrance, California
- University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, California
- The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Torrance, California
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